For the fourth year in a row, the UAE passport has been ranked the world’s strongest, according to the “Passport Index,” Emirates 24/7 reported. With a top score of 180, Emirati citizens can now access over 90% of the world’s nations with ease. Out of 198 countries, UAE passport holders can travel to 133 countries...
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